Columns
News columns from staff writers and contributors to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Happy Days are here again
Gloomy and dark days have given way to skies that are clear again, J.P. Devine writes.
advertisement
Posted inColumns, Op-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maine must continue battling PFAS
Recent attempts to roll back reporting requirements by some businesses are imperiling progress made on identifying products containing ‘forever chemicals.’
Posted inColumns, Op-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Portland-Bangor Amtrak rail is a win-win for Maine
Multi-modal transportation will be good for our environment, economy and society as a whole.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: ‘Together’ art project engages community
That Peter Bruun is putting his heart and soul into a months long community art initiative was palpable Monday as he worked with a homeless mother and son on an art project at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen’s warming center, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inColumns, Op-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Preventative efforts to stem gun violence can protect our children
Maine was served a wake-up call last October. We must act on it.
Posted inColumns, Outdoors, Ron Joseph
In the Field: Canada jays a rare marvel in Maine
Ron Joseph recalls the magical moments he’s seen remarkable birds that exude personality and charisma.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Op-Eds
TV SERIES REVIEW: ‘Feud’ is a dusty old tale about two fading wall portraits, J.P. Devine writes
A strong cast falls short in this hit-or-miss series that looks at the famous feud between iconic actors Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde
Backyard Naturalist: Surprised by jellyfish
Dana Wilde mulls the rare sightings of Craspedacusta sowerbii, hoping to be surprised someday by a bloom of freshwater jellyfish.